Research Funding Opportunities for Students

IDSA recognizes the importance of gaining research experience early in students' educational careers. The following research funding opportunities and educational experiences have been identified for students at all levels in the speciality of infectious diseases.

CDC funded nine week summer program providing educational and professional development opportunities for students from under-represented populations defined by the federal government and those interested in addressing health disparities related to infectious diseases. (Deadline February 14, 2013)

IDSA/NFID Medical Scholars Program
The IDSA Education and Research
Foundation offers summer scholarships to medical students in U.S. medical
schools with mentorship by an IDSA member or fellow. It is the responsibility
of IDSA members and fellows to identify and solicit interested students.

National Institutes of Health Training Programs in the Biomedical Sciences NIH offers many opportunities for students of all degree levels to conduct research on the NIH campus.Programs include short-term and longer commitments for college, post-bac, graduate and post-doctoral level scholars.The programs for medical and dental students include the NIH Clinical Research Training Program (CRTP), the HHMI-NIH Research Scholars Program and the NIH Clinical Electives Program.

The American Physician Scientists Association (APSA) is a national organization dedicated to career development and community building among physician-scientists in training. Visit their site for more information.